Pollution is in the air around us, in the water we drink and even in the food we eat. Its effects on our health like respiratory problems, fatigue and weakened immunity are difficult to ignore. Luckily, Ayurveda, India's ancient medical science, offers natural, easytofollow remedies to cleanse your body and rid it of toxins.
Why Ayurveda for detox?
Ayurveda's holistic approach addresses the root cause of the problem rather than the symptoms. Its practices are gentle, natural, and seamlessly integrated into your daily life.
Easy Ayurvedic tips for daily detox
morning cleaning ritual
Start your day by drinking warm water mixed with lemon and honey or turmeric. This simple drink flushes out the toxins accumulated during the night, and it also boosts your metabolism.
Oil Pulling for Oral Health
Swish a teaspoon of coconut or sesame oil in your mouth for 10 minutes before brushing your teeth. This will remove toxins from the mouth, improve the health of the gums and you will feel refreshed.
herbal tea all day long
Drinking herbal tea made from tulsi (holy basil), ginger, or fennel seeds helps cleanse the digestive system and boost immunity. These herbs are natural detoxifiers and do an excellent job of balancing the negative effects on the body due to air pollution.
detoxifying diet
Start including foods like bitter gourd, spinach, coriander and amla in your diet. These ingredients cleanse the liver, purify the blood and are rich in antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress caused by pollution.
Abhyanga (selfmassage with oil)
Daily selfmassage with warm sesame oil improves blood circulation, stimulates lymphatic drainage and helps remove toxins from your body.
Cleanse lungs through pranayama
Try breathing exercises like Kapalabhati (clearing breath) and Anulom Vilom (nasal breathing) to clear your respiratory system. Just 10 minutes a day can improve your lung function and reduce the effects of harmful air pollution.
add spices to your food
Add spices like turmeric, cumin and black pepper to your food. Turmeric is a natural antiinflammatory, while cumin helps digestion and black pepper increases nutrient absorption.
detox bath
Take a warm bath infused with Epsom salts and neem leaves to cleanse your skin and draw out impurities. This Ayurvedic bath not only helps in detoxification but also gives you that extra feeling of relaxation and freshness.
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